Drunk In Public

Drunk in Public Lawyer in Rancho Cucamonga

Is It a Crime to Be Drunk in Public?

According to the California Penal Code 647(f) PC simply being drunk in
a public place cannot constitute a criminal charge. There has to be additional
factors or outrageous behavior demonstrating that you are intoxicated
and unable to look out for your safety or the safety of the people around you.

If you are under the influence and are found obstructing a sidewalk or
other public path it could also lead to a drunk in public charge. If you
were simply drunk in public but the above descriptions were not true in
your case, then let us stand up for your rights and fight your charges.
Speak with an aggressive defense lawyer at our Rancho Cucamonga office
today to begin building your defense.

Behavior That Can Lead to a Drunk In Public Charge

When someone is visibly drunk and it begins to affect their outward behavior
and judgment, then it begins to get questionable whether or not they have
crossed the line. Here are a few examples of behavior that could lead
to a criminal charge:

When the bartender refuses to pour someone another drink and they react
in anger or violence

When someone does something to endanger their own life not understanding
the seriousness and bystanders have to plead with them to stop

When someone is intoxicated to the point that they lay passed out on a
sidewalk and bystanders have to walk around or step over them

It is this type of behavior that could illicit a police officer to charge
you with being drunk in public.

What Are the Penalties for Being Drunk in Public in California?

According to California criminal law a drunk is public charge is considered
a misdemeanor offense. If convicted, you could be sentenced to spend six
months in jail and possibly pay a fine no more than $1,000. This is why
it is never in your best interest to face the prosecution without legal
representation.

Our
criminal defense lawyers have defended countless of people facing misdemeanor and felony
charges alike and we know what it takes to secure a favorable outcome.
Contact our firm today to learn of the possible defense for a drunk in
public charge and
schedule a free initial consultation today. Our attorneys make themselves available 24/7 so even if you are
arrested in the late hours of the night or early hours of the morning
we will be here to help.